allergic rhinitis
stressed Dr. Harb bin Atta Al-Harfi Al-Balawi, a consultant of allergies, asthma and immunology, on the need to take full care, especially for those with chest diseases, allergies and asthma, in the atmosphere full of dust and winds loaded with flowers.
He said that allergy sufferers are more affected and they must take caution and reduce their exposure to this atmosphere, adding, "In general, dust affects the respiratory system and of course, those who suffer from allergies are affected more than others, and this atmosphere continues from the beginning of March until the end of the month." May is the period of flower pollination and people are exposed to it no matter how far from the source of the wind, as its effect extends up to a hundred kilometers and reaches all people. "
Dr. Al-Balawi that dust and wind cause congestion and irritation of the respiratory system can develop into common colds, and people are advised to stay in their homes or offices, and it is preferable to use masks that reduce the amount of dust and inhaled air that carries the pollen, but all kinds of dust as recent studies have proven that even silica sand particles affect Also on the respiratory system.
Hospitals are witnessing a large turnout of allergy patients this period, as statistics estimate the percentage of people with nasal allergies in the Kingdom from 31 to 35% of the population, while the percentage of people with chest allergies ranges from 6 to 15% according to age.
According to Dr. The Balawi War, the allergy sufferers must be very regular in taking their medicines during this period, explaining that allergy is a disease of major cities because in cities there are many factors of infection such as environmental pollution, smoke, car exhaust, anxiety, insufficient sleep, work pressures, tests, and the quality of food. It decreases between residents of abandonment and small villages.
